The House of Representatives passed a bill with the support of several Democrats to prevent the Department of Energy (DOE) from issuing new rules against gas stoves.
After the DOE issued a new rule increasing energy efficiency standards for gas cooktops, Arizona Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko pushed the Save Our Gas Stoves Act which advanced in a vote that had the support of all Republicans and 29 Democrats.
Lesko noted that the DOE itself stated that 96% of gas stoves currently sold on the market would not meet the new standard, and although the data was changed shortly after that and the percentage was lowered, more than half of the gas stoves would still be affected.
The representative also clarified that, although DOE claims that the regulation would help energy consumers reduce their bills, the difference would be only about 12 cents per month.
"Consumers don't want to give up the features of the stoves they like for 12 cents per month. Consumers don't want to wait an extra 7 minutes to watch a pot of water boil for 12 cents per month," he said.
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More appliances in the crosshairs
In addition to gas stoves, the Department of Energy has announced new rules to reduce the limits on water and energy used by dishwashers as part of the climate change agenda, and it appears that efforts will continue. Last year the government cracked down on over a hundred household appliances, including washing machines and refrigerators.
"The goal is to dictate how you live every aspect of your life — how you save and invest for the future by pushing ESG, how you drive by banning gas-powered cars, and now the goal is to control how you cook," Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong recently commented.
